A Resume is a written, personalized summary of your work history, education and
training, skills and abilities and related accomplishments. It should be targeted
toward a specific job objective. It should state precisely what you want, as well
as what you have to offer a prospective employer. It should not be an entire life
history.
The purpose of the resume is to get an interview with the prospective employer. It
is your first chance to make an impression.
Resume Basics
Organize your job history chronologically, with your most recent experience at the top
Include a detailed objective at the top of the resume indicating what you are seeking in a position and what you can offer the employer
Include a detailed description of your duties with each position, including an explanation of the company you worked for and what they do. Do not assume that someone reading the resume will know what you mean
Be selective and include strong, positive, powerful points that are relevant to your job objective
Use hard data when describing your previous job accomplishments whenever possible (numbers, percentages, etc.)
Be honest. Do not embellish claims of duties, experiences or education
Be Consistent. Use the same tense of verbs throughout the entire resume. Do not write the resume in third person
Include month and year for all previous employers and education
Proofread. Ensure there are no misspellings or grammatical errors before sending the resume out. Get someone to read through the resume to ensure that it is correct
Keep the formatting simple. Use a standard font and use bullets when possible to make it easier to read
Take a look at the type of technical jobs we fill everyday:
Information Technology Jobs
Developer
Database Architect/Administrator
Help Desk Support
Network Engineer/Analyst
Project Manager/Business Analyst
System Administrator
Web Architect
Finance/Accounting Jobs
Staff Accountant
Financial Analyst
Controller
Accounting Manager
